Asus Asus Computer Hardware CUBX-L User Manual

® CUBX-L/CUBX-ESocket 370 ATX MotherboardUSER’S MANUALSpecial FeaturesCUBX-L• UltraDMA/33 Support• 2 USB PortsCUBX-E• UltraDMA/100 Support• 5 USB Port

10ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual2.1.2 Special Features• ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides moreEnergy Saving Feature

Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications• Supports high speed CD-Audio playback• Supports high speed digital audio extraction• Supports UltraDMA/

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 112.1.4 Intelligence• Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 sec-onds when the system i

12ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual2.2 Motherboard ComponentsSee opposite page for locations.2. FEATURESMB Components2. FEATURESLocationProcessor Suppo

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 132. FEATURES2. FEATURESComponent Locations2.2.1 Component Locations1234 510 79124356788012341196

14ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout3. H/W SETUP(Grayed components are only avail

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable)2) DSW

16ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPLayout Contents3. H/W SETUP19) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 38 System Message LED (2 pins)20) SMI (PANEL) p.

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureBefore using your computer, you must complete the following steps:1. C

18ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - DSW)The motherboard’s onboard functions are adjusted

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard Settings2) AGP Bus Frequency Setting (DSW Switch 6)This option sets the fr

2 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-EManual Revision: 1.00 E606Release Date: September 2000No part of t

20ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual3) CPU External Frequency Selection (DSW Switches 7-10)This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard SettingsWARNING! Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencie

22ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.5 System Memory (DIMM)NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.2 Memory InstallationWARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power su

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ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that came with

26 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion CardsWARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or rem

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUP Expansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion CardsSome expansion cards need an I

28 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPBoth ISA and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs. System IRQs are available tocards installed in

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUP Expansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)This motherboard provides an acce

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan

30 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.8 ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources.

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP3) Universal Serial Bus Ports (Black two 4-pin USB)Two USB ports are availa

32 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP6) Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This requires an external detect

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP8) IDE Connectors(40-1 pin PRIMARY / SECONDARY IDE)These connectors support

34 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP9) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)This connector connects to a LAN ca

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP11) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)This connector supplies power to the cab

36 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP13) Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR)This connector supports an optional

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP15) USB Headers (10-1 pin USB2, 5-1 pin USB3A)If the USB port connectors on

38 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP16) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR)This connector connect

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP18) System Power LED Lead (3-pin PWR.LED)This 3-pin connector connects to t

4 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This

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ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUPPowering Up3. H/W SETUP3.9 Starting Up the First Time1. After all connections are made, close the

4. BIOS SETUP4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer SystemIt is recommended that you save a copy of the original moth

4. BIOS SETUP5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.6. Type a

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual444. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.7.

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 454. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual464. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also pro

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current t

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automaticdete

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.4 Advanced Menu ... 544.4.1 Chip Conf

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,incorrect p

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to yo

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-120 compat

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Main MenuLanguage [English]This allows selection of the BIOS’ displayed language. Config

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced MenuCPU Speed [Manual]When the motherboard is set to JumperFree mode (see 3.4

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAdvanced MenuCPU VcoreThis field displays the core voltage suppliedto the CPU. If you wan

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPFor processors with unlocked frequency multiplierFor processors with locked frequency mult

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem HangupIf your system crashes or hangs due to improper CPU settings, power OFFyour

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This sets the optimal timings for items 2–5

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSDRAM MA Wait State [Normal]This controls the leadoff clocks for CPU read cycles. Leave o

6 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Oper

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOnboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap]This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive le

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPI/O Device ConfigOnboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]This field sets the address of the onbo

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSlot 1 IRQ, Slot 2 IRQ, Slot 3/6 IRQ, Slot 4/5 IRQ [Auto]These fields set how IRQ use is d

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationUSB IRQ [Enabled][Enabled] reserves an IRQ# for the USB to work. [Disabl

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPDMA x Used By ISA [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel f

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP PCI ConfigurationVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]This field allows you to change the vide

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns of

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower MenuVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboo

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower Up ControlPWR Up On PS2 KB/Mouse [Disabled]Select [Auto] if you wish to use your PS

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 71. INTRODUCTION1. INTRODUCTIONManual / Checklist1.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the foll

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual704. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]JTPWR Temperature [Ignore

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 714. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types o

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual724. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)]Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI B

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual 734. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit MenuExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this opt

ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User’s Manual744. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the param

755. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985. SOFTWARE SETUP5.1 Install Operating SystemYou should always use the lat

765. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3.2 Support CD Installation MenuNOTE: The support CD contents are subject

775. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98• Intel LDCM Administrator Setup (recommended): Installs software to monito

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ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 796. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.1 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your c

8ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual2.1 The ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-EMotherboardThe ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E is carefully designed for the demanding PC user whowants

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual806. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.1.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summar

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 816. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeSettingsLets you set threshold levels and poll-ing intervals or

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual826. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 836. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon will bring up a menu toopen

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual846. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2 ASUS UpdateASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard’sBIOS a

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 857. APPENDIX7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput Signal

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual867. APPENDIX7.1.1 Features• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wake-On-LAN R

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 877. APPENDIX7.2 ASUS CIDB Intrusion Detection ModuleThe optional ASUS CIDB is a module for providing audible intrusi

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual887. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXASUS CIDB Module7.2.2 Setting up the ASUS CIDB7.2.3 ASUS CIDB Additional Considerations1. If t

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 897 . APPENDIXGlossary7. APPENDIX7.3 Glossary13941394 is the IEEE designation for the high performance serial bus at

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESSpecifications• Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one paral-

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual907. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXGlossaryBootBoot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 917 . APPENDIXGlossary7. APPENDIXLPT Port (Line Printer Port)Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer par

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual927. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXGlossaryROM (Read Only Memory)ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (call

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 93INDEXSymbols16-bit I/O Recovery Time 598-bit I/O Recovery Time 59AAC PWR Loss Restart 68Accelerated Graphics Por

94 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s ManualINDEXHardware Monitor 70Hardware SetupCPU Installation 25Memory Installation 23HDD Power Down 67Head 51Headers

ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User’s Manual 95INDEXReset Switch Lead 38SSave Changes 74SDRAM CAS Latency 58SDRAM Configuration 58SDRAM RAS Precharge Time 58

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